tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post246212172964699954..comments2015-03-31T15:16:33.598-04:00Comments on Queers United: Rep. Steve Rothman Joins the Equality BandwagonQueers Unitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05074493276489593816noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-53622392096105732822008-07-05T04:53:00.000-04:002008-07-05T04:53:00.000-04:00It is like I always figured. Until one is faced wi...It is like I always figured. Until one is faced with a family member being gay, only then will they choose to understand. Which is wrong.<BR/><BR/>He does not deserve special recognition because 'all of a sudden' he changed his opinion.<BR/><BR/>He should be Thanking those who never gave up supporting he who did not support our lifestyle.Sh@neyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16692779069013864205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-73206152179595074702008-07-03T20:58:00.000-04:002008-07-03T20:58:00.000-04:00Dear Q.U. Nice to hear from you... yes, the Gov ...Dear Q.U. Nice to hear from you... yes, the Gov has "VISION!" and he is yet another step toward the "equality" we seek! Love to all!Larry in Miaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-4948835017059107542008-07-03T08:34:00.000-04:002008-07-03T08:34:00.000-04:00Larry I went back and read his response to you. D...Larry I went back and read his response to you. Doesn't he rock? He is such a nice guy! It is nice to know we have allies in our fight.Queers Unitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05074493276489593816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-66403230179343244122008-07-03T07:50:00.000-04:002008-07-03T07:50:00.000-04:00Please refer back to May 30th post about Gov Pater...Please refer back to May 30th post about Gov Paterson. I recently left a comment there, quoting a wonderful letter I received from him after I sent an e-mail thanking him for his decision (as suggested by this blog.) I want to share it with all.Larry in Miaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-39685697335268007712008-07-03T02:08:00.000-04:002008-07-03T02:08:00.000-04:00I say again: COME OUT COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE! I...I say again: COME OUT COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARE! It will not only set YOU free it will set us all free!Diane J Standifordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-79367374704342379792008-07-03T00:20:00.000-04:002008-07-03T00:20:00.000-04:00I'm glad another politician is on board. NJ gives...I'm glad another politician is on board. NJ gives a little more permission than many states. I just wish it didn't take an "out" family member or loved one to convince people that gays deserve equal rights, too.<BR/><BR/>Regardless, inch by inch, the change is coming! Rah!phd in yogurtryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-60978837830268845732008-07-02T18:43:00.000-04:002008-07-02T18:43:00.000-04:00your preset it is selfish, but hey we will take eq...your preset it is selfish, but hey we will take equality in whatever form it comes right?Queers Unitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05074493276489593816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-55643504729618864932008-07-02T18:24:00.000-04:002008-07-02T18:24:00.000-04:00It's nice to know that he has changed his views on...It's nice to know that he has changed his views on queer people. But changing his view once his daughter came out?<BR/><BR/>That seems a bit selfish.<BR/><BR/>I hate to look like a pessimistic because I really am glad he changed his views on queer people.presetyourjethttp://presetyourjet.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-83488611546442511312008-07-02T17:23:00.000-04:002008-07-02T17:23:00.000-04:00bridgeout I think coming out is the most effective...bridgeout I think coming out is the most effective political weapon. <BR/><BR/>I think in the case of your ex-husband religion is playing a strong role, which makes it so much harder. I hope he comes around though.Queers Unitedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05074493276489593816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451574857665049482.post-69875838350984746652008-07-02T16:19:00.000-04:002008-07-02T16:19:00.000-04:00Isn't it amazing how much more difficult it is to ...Isn't it amazing how much more difficult it is to discriminate once you put a "face" with a certain population... especially a family member or friend. (That isn't true across the board of course... doesn't help my ex husband be any kinder to me...) This is a wonderful story!bridgeouthttp://bridgeout.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com